Ford Explorer: Maintenance / Opening and Closing the Hood
Opening the Hood

- Open the left-hand front door.
- Fully pull the hood release lever and let it completely retract.
Note: This action releases the hood latch.
- Fully pull the hood release lever for a second time.
Note: This
action fully releases the hood.
- Open the hood.
Note: There is no secondary latch under the hood.

- Support the hood with the strut.
Note: Hold the yellow section of the hood strut.
Closing the Hood
- Remove the strut from the catch and secure it correctly in the clip.
- Lower the hood and allow it to drop under its own weight for the last 10–14
in (25–35 cm).
Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly closed.
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A - Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery.
B - Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check.
C - Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick.
D - Brake fluid reservoir...
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Removal
NOTICE:
Activate the parking brake.
NOTE:
Make sure the vehicle powertrain is powered off.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the screw cap cover.
Disconnect the electrical connector...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Base vehicle shown, police similar.
Remove the second row center seat.
Refer to: Second Row Center Seat (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Categories
4 Inch Display

A - Tachometer.
B - Information display.
C - Speedometer.
D - Fuel gauge.
E - Engine coolant temperature gauge.
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